A few days later than I’d hoped, but still, I can’t complain. I never love a record instantly. I didn’t even love The Penance And The Patience instantly despite having loved the band for 18 months prior to the release. But I love First Temple. Alternately delicate and bombastic, the record is just amazing. And that’s just based on a single listen.

Here’s why I had to get the autographed copy. Makes a nice set I reckon! Now I just have to get the original 2 song demo signed…